<p>I know Wake Forests avg accepted GPA is 3.5. So you’re in the ball park there. UCLA and Chicago may be hard. I don’t much for UT, but I think you may be in the ball park GPA wise there. UF will the eaiser I believe. </p>
<p>As far as getting a rec from a senator, unless he knows you very well, I’d shy away from going for a name rec. I’ve seen a few articles about how it’s best to use rec from those who know you best, and that lots of counselors look at rec’s at the same value, no matter who they are from. If he/she knows you well then go for it.</p>
<p>Lots of the schools you listed have good greek life/sports. Is that a big factor in schools you’re looking for?</p>